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  1. Follow up after annual physical

    scottaprn replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What qualifies as your free exam (Of course the cost is built into your premium) and what in your mind should qualify are two different things. Obamacare Preventive

  2. Follow up after annual physical

    scottaprn replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    They aren't charging you for a follow up of your physical. They are charging you for obtaining and interpreting your lab results and medical decision making involved in your second visit. Problems...

  3. The Wisdom of Lurking

    scottaprn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    THIS ^^^^^ -A new member can't post about NETY because the second they do a familiar crew of posters shows up and starts to make excuses for the nursing profession because bullying happens everywhere....

  4. The Wisdom of Lurking

    scottaprn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    For every stupid first time poster who post something inflammatory there is a stupid long term member to hop on their past and be just as inflammatory. This is the way of the internet. If you are...

  5. New Grad PRN in the ED

    scottaprn replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Nursing

    How will the ED be staffed if you work there? With only 8 beds will you have nurses to learn from or will you be learning on your own? You will probably find that there is a lower acuity when...

  6. What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    scottaprn replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I would go with monitor and wait for labs based on the information given. Can I get a STAT portable chest if lab turn around is excessive? I REALLY want to know the rest of the patient's vital...

  7. HEEEELLLLLLLPPPPPP. Los Angeles county public health nursing

    scottaprn replied to babyz's topic in General Nursing

    I think I can see your problem. Your keyboard is sticking. In particular the E,L & P keys. Often this is caused by gunk build up around the keys. Look carefully at the keys and clean them as...

  8. Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

    scottaprn replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT trick only works if there is a full moon - unless you are a

  9. Need an emotional support dog

    scottaprn replied to Katlove10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If the reason you want an emotional support dog is to make the dogs life better I don't think you understand what an emotional support dog is. Emotional support dogs are not therapy dogs. They are...

  10. DNP by 2015- official retraction?

    scottaprn replied to SHGR's topic in General Nursing

    From the ANCC FAQ: Consensus Model for APRN Regulation From the AANP: Bad Request Killing this rumor is harder than killing off a zombie from a 1970s horror

  11. No more fingersticks in ICU?

    scottaprn replied to ccer99's topic in Critical Care

    The reference list for this article is a good place to start. Bad Request Though the article is about an ESRD the discussion of the limits of glucometers is very solid. In particular sources 8-14...

  12. Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

    scottaprn replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

    I treat all patients the same regardless of their characteristics. That said I do not give up who I am when I put on my scrubs and walk into work. I don't do the religion thing but anyone who knows...

  13. Impaired Colleague

    scottaprn replied to SillyStudent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is state specific. Here is an example: http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/585562_4 So in Michigan the OP would be in violation of the law while if the OP was from Oregon the duty to report...

  14. Impaired Colleague

    scottaprn replied to SillyStudent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Check and see if your state requires you to report suspected impaired nurses. Some do and you may be putting your license at risk by not fulfilling your duty to report-especially since there is a...

  15. Disappointed in nursing

    scottaprn replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There are tons of studies that demonstrate the nurses bully their colleagues at a higher rate than other professions. As nurses it is our job to work to curb this but instead we act like it goes on...

  16. IS THIS TRUE???

    scottaprn replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    If I am stripping down there better be someone putting singles into my hospital gown

  17. Student nurses and deposition

    scottaprn replied to stargurl2006's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. Anyone can be called for a

  18. norco limit

    scottaprn replied to supaflyz's topic in Rehabilitation

    4 grams is still the official FDA policy and the voluntary 3.25 grams has no evidence to back it up.

  19. Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    scottaprn replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    If a cat always lands on it's feet and a badge always flips the wrong direction what happens if you place the badge on a cat. I can only assume the cat would levitate above the floor spinning into...

  20. norco limit

    scottaprn replied to supaflyz's topic in Rehabilitation

    In one hospital that I deal with the policy from pharmacy is 4 grams in 24 hours as the max acetaminophen dosage but the EHR has the maximum dose of 3 grams. Sounds like your situation may be...

  21. What to tell interviewer?

    scottaprn replied to freckles23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also ask the nurse manager if there are programs like tuition reimbursement or discounts to help employees obtain their BSN. Ask if other workers have found programs that worked well for them. It...

  22. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    scottaprn replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    No Sir I don't feel overwhelmed but I do feel that it is important that we continue to provide support to our nurses and outstanding care to our patients. Due to the amazing job the company is doing...

  23. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    scottaprn replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    I always tell my patients that if they google their new diagnosis they will always see the worst possible scenario. The reason is simple- people that get better right on schedule usually go live...

  24. NP preceptors

    scottaprn replied to RNwhoLOVESnursn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Network, network, network. Go to local NP meetings and meet people in person. If you count emails, phone calls, letters and messages from professors on behalf of students it isn't unusual to be...

  25. Changing Hospitals and Breaking a Contract

    scottaprn replied to mbluerose's topic in Nursing Career

    I had my PTO reduced because of tuition reimbursement. It is much easier for the company to take PTO out than to chase you down for the money later. As far as if it is worth it is dependent on you....